Tacitus and Juvenal are vastly entertaining in their critiques of the world around them. As we survey these writers, we’ll uncover answers to the following questions:
- If Tacitus’ descriptions of the Jews are outrageous, why is it important to read him?
- How does Tacitus’ explanation of the Jewish day of rest shed light on the Roman, pagan mentality?
- What makes Juvenal so memorable as a writer?
Recommended Reading: Tacitus on the Jews, Book V. Tacitus. Annals. Translated by Michael Grant. New York: Laurel-Leaf, 2005. "
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind